Strategic Grant Writer

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto is seeking a Strategic Grant Writer to support faculty in securing research funding across various programs. The role requires the candidate to possess a Ph.D. or equivalent experience and a strong track record in drafting successful funding applications. This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully in a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with drafting research funding applications.
• Experience writing successfully funded proposals.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and writing funding applications.
• Advising on challenges with funding opportunities.
• Conducting analysis to inform program planning activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Education

Ph.D. or Doctorate Degree

Job description

Date Posted: 06/10/2025
Req ID: 43412
Faculty/Division: VP - Research
Department: Ofc of Vice Pres, Research & Innovation
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00057967, 57968, 57969

Description:

About us:

The Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) portfolio supports the University of Toronto as a top public research university in the world. Our mission is to create the most supportive environment possibleso that our researchers, innovators and learners can do what they do best — advance understanding and apply new knowledge. Our work supports, fosters and promotes the research and innovation culture and activities of our faculty, staff and students, along with our partner hospitals, funding sponsors, and partners in the public and private sector.

VPRI provides a full range of services including guidance to faculty, staff and students on funding opportunities, research agreement negotiation, oversight and accountability services including research accounting, environmental health and safety, innovation and entrepreneurship, partnerships, policies and procedures, and institutional awards and honours.


Your opportunity:

The Strategic Grant Writer will support cross-divisional success in a broad range of high value, domestic funding programs. Reporting to the Senior Strategist, Research, the Strategic Grant Writer will work to bring the highest standards of professionalism and dedication to achieve maximum quality and administration support to faculty in order to contribute to the success of grant applications in a number of Tri-Agency programs.

You will be responsible for supporting faculty members across divisions to develop and write proposals for research funding. You will advise on improvements to better meet agency requirements and improve grant submissions.

Our leadership team provides an open and professional environment that fosters a culture of goal orientation, self-motivation, accountability, teamwork work and respect. We strive for excellence and recognize and value employee contributions that advance the VPRI and University's goals.

If you are motivated and passionate about contributing to one of the top universities in the world, consider a career with us.


Your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting funding applications
• Writing applications for research funding
• Editing funding application content
• Advising on challenges with funding opportunities and providing options
• Verifying research funding proposals are complete, accurate and adhere to sponsor guidelines
• Developing project schedules including milestones, critical path, timelines, deliverables and reporting
• Conducting detailed analysis and evaluation to inform program planning activities
• Analyzing and recommending project changes

Essential Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Doctorate Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 4 (four) years of relevant experience with drafting research funding applications, such as: reviewingand assessing feedback received from program stakeholders, creating and/or editing original, published content and materials, conducting analysis on research trends and other information to strengthen proposals, gathering information in preparation for budget planning
• Experience with drafting for large complex proposal development initiatives.
• Experience writing successfully funded proposals for submission.
• Demonstrated success in securing grant funding from government agencies orfoundations.
• Ability to foster cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills
• Tact and sensitivity in dealing with varied clientele
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Strong writing, editing, and research skills with the ability to translate complex academic projects into accessible, compelling narratives.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Articulate
• Communicator
• Meticulous
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Resourceful

There are three (3) openings available. Each is a two (2) year Term.

Closing Date: 06/24/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 13 -- $84,813. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $108,463. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Recruiter: Anita Chooraman

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.